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Gift of Fire

Gift of Fire

Towards the end of WWII, the Navy gave the Kyoto University's physics lab the secret of a bomb that makes use of nuclear fission energy. While doing research to save Japan, the researchers there wonder if they should promote the development of weapons as scientists. Research enthusiast Ishimura Osamu tries to experiment purely but is at the mercy of the time period. His brother, Hiroyuki, also has to face the truth of the war. Asakura Setsu wants only to talk about the future. A story based on historical facts about youth during the tragedy of war.

Release DateAugust 6, 2021
StatusReleased
Original Title太陽の子
Runtime1h 20min
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LanguageJapanese
Original LanguageJapanese
Production CountriesJapan, United States of America
Production CompaniesNHKEleven Arts StudiosKOMODO PRODUCTIONSAeon EntertainmentKiccorit